My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans
My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans bake hearty corona beans with tomato, dill, olive oil, and a touch of honey for a rich, savory-sweet casserole topped with tangy feta. The beans turn tender with a caramelized top and bright notes of red wine vinegar and cayenne. Serve as a comforting main or a shareable side for gatherings and weekend meals.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the corona beans in a large bowl. Cover with plenty of water and let them soak for 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Drain the beans into a pot. Add 3 quarts of fresh water and the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stir, then lower the heat to medium. Simmer until just tender but not too soft, 45 to 60 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Drain the beans and spread them in a large casserole dish. Add the red onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey, 1/2 cup dill, olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne, vinegar, and water. Stir until evenly combined. Set the dish on a lined baking sheet to catch any spills.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is bubbling and caramelized and the beans are soft, about 1 hour. Check occasionally and add more water if the casserole becomes too dry.
- 6
Stir the casserole and smooth the top. Garnish with feta cheese and 1 tablespoon dill.
- Calories 373.08 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 14.09 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 51.21 g 19%
- Total Fat 14.13 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.35 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 309.81 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 20.96 g Good Source 75%
- Total Sugars 19.42 g --
- Added Sugars 11.93 g High 24%
- Calcium 108.94 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.35 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 205.85 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 35.8 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 4.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans is a Greek side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Beans. Each serving provides about 373.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Beans, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans?
- About 2 hrs in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 373.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans healthy?
- My Big Fat Greek Baked Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 373.08 calories and 14.09 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 309.81 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.35 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.93 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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